Reception Class Teacher in Tower Hamlets, London

Location: Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Salary: Inner London MPS/UPS

Reeson Education is working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Whitechapel to recruit a passionate and dedicated Reception Class Teacher for a January 2027 start.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher with a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to join an established primary school and take responsibility for a Reception class.

The school is looking for someone who can create a stimulating and nurturing learning environment, support children's early development and help every pupil build the foundations for a successful start to their education.

As the Reception Class Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate lessons in line with the EYFS framework.

• Creating a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.

• Supporting children's early development across communication, language, literacy, numeracy and personal, social and emotional development.

• Delivering effective phonics and early literacy sessions.

• Using observations and assessments to monitor progress and identify individual learning needs.

• Working closely with teaching assistants and other EYFS staff to support learning.

• Building positive relationships with parents and carers.

• Ensuring all children feel safe, supported and encouraged to reach their potential.

The successful candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Experience teaching within Reception or the wider EYFS phase.

• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and early childhood development.

• Confidence delivering phonics and supporting early literacy and numeracy.

• The ability to plan engaging lessons that meet the needs of children with different abilities and starting points.

• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

• A nurturing, patient and enthusiastic approach to teaching.

• January 2027 start.

• Full-time, long-term teaching opportunity.

• Inner London MPS/UPS salary.

• Opportunity to join a welcoming primary school in Whitechapel.

• Ongoing support from your dedicated Reeson Education consultant.

If you are a qualified Reception Class Teacher looking for a new opportunity in Tower Hamlets this January, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or contact Reeson Education for further information.

Safeguarding Statement

Reeson Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%